CVE-2019-5809: Use after free in Blink
Use after free in file chooser in Google Chrome prior to 74.0.3729.108 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 74.0.3729.108 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.47-1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5809?
CVE-2019-5809 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5809?
To fix CVE-2019-5809, users should update Google Chrome to version 74.0.3729.108 or later.
What causes CVE-2019-5809?
CVE-2019-5809 is caused by a use-after-free error in the file chooser component of Google Chrome.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-5809?
CVE-2019-5809 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 74.0.3729.108.
Can CVE-2019-5809 be exploited by attackers?
Yes, CVE-2019-5809 can be exploited by remote attackers to gain unauthorized privileges via malicious HTML content.